Tuesday, August 31, 2010

I had an amazing opportunity to work with a new model on some concept shots I've been wanting to create. I've run into Jessica a few times and a couple weeks ago I pitched the idea to do a shoot. So after jockeying schedules we made a day and planned to have everything in place for a shoot.

I had found a really neat location that made a wonderful backdrop for her images. We talked through various wardrobe and discussed the location and the concepts for the shoot. She was very excited and very much a collaborator on the final selects.

I also enlisted the help of Mike and Kris and they were wonderful in making this a very success shoot with a lot of amazing images. Jessica also brought her friend Amber who was essential in making the quick makeup, hair and wardrobe changes between sets.

After meeting for a nice per-shoot-lunch we headed out to the location! If was a very busy day and all told I think we shot for pretty much 5 straight hours! We had 6 wardrobe changes and physical moves to the different sets so there was a lot of work going on.

First I have to say I was very impressed with Jessica's modeling skills. The best example is that her first image was just as fresh as her last! She is a true professional and a wonderful model. She was a real pleasure to photograph and I honestly hope we have another opportunity to work together.

It was truly a wonderful shoot and I think everyone had a really great time! None of this would have been possible without a great team of creative people and everything really came together for a wonderful shoot! So I would like to express my thanks to Jessica, Amber, Mike and Kris for helping make this happen!

Saturday, August 07, 2010

During the late afternoon today I wanted to try and scope out a location that would be good for a later portrait shoot. Denise was kind enough to step in to test out the location. I think the shots turned out pretty good and with the sun going down basically behind her and provided a night rim light on her.

The only draw back to this location is I was really surprised how many vehicles were traveling down this dirt road. I think because of that it would make it difficult for anything other than a grab shot.

I was really happy with the lighting and the look and feel of the shots though. I will definitely have to keep my eyes open to see if I can find a more suitable location and do a real shoot.